Fancy turning into Sherlock or Poirot while solving murders during a staycation? There are several murdery mystery events taking place in and around Birmingham where you can immerse into a character while solving crime.
From Birmingham city centre to Sutton Coldfield and beyond - there’s a fun evening at several of the hotels coming up to role play being a detective. Many of them are designed to take you into a different era as well with prizes for the best dressed. So, if you are into witchcraft and wizardry or the 1920s fashion, there are several costumes to try on too.
Whether you fancy yourself a Poirot or Miss Marple, these events are the right place to bring your fantasies to life. Here are eight murder mystery events taking place in and around Birmingham:
1. Witchcraft and Wizardry: Murder by Magic, several outdoor locations across Birmingham
Embark on a captivating journey through Birmingham with Witchcraft and Wizardry: Murder by Magic by bringing groups of families and friends. Each ticket to this extraordinary outdoor experience allows up to 6 adults to become detectives in a magical murder mystery set in a realm of sorcery and spells. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure and be the first to crack the case! Just 1 ticket needed per team of 2 to 6 adults (kids play as extra for free). Ticket price for one team is £30. Average game duration is 2 to 3 hours (start anytime between 9:00am and 2:00pm). Explore city streets like never before on October 21. Prizes to be won for five categories, including: best dressed and fastest team. Visit Birmingham City Council website for more information. (Photo - grape_vein - stock.adobe.com)
2. Murder Mystery Evening at the Plough and Harrow, Edgbaston
A murder mystery evening is set to take place at the Plough and Harrow. Become a new person as this story is set in 1924. Dress code - Something suitable for the period would be ideal, but is not compulsory. Prizes may be awarded for the best dressed! The performance commences at 7:30pm on November 24 and dinner will be included. It’s priced at £47.50 + £3.99 booking fee. (Photo - breakermaximus - stock.adobe.com)
3. Halloween murder mystery, Rednal
Join in a Halloween murder mystery at the Old Rose and Crown Hotel in Rednal for a night to remember. The event is taking place on October 28. For price and other details visit the Old Rose and Crown hotel website. (Photo - Unsplash)
4. Murder at Mounton Abbey, Edgbaston
Join an unforgettable night of suspense and intrigue as organisers present a thrilling murder mystery evening that will keep you guessing until the very end. You get to step into the glitz and glamour of 1928’s High Society and become a part of the mystery with the actors from A Stab in the Dark Murder Mysteries. It is taking place at Birmingham Central Synagogue on Sat December 9. Tickets are £20–£30. (Photo - Unsplash)